A typical space heater pulls about 1,500 watts. That is about 12.5 amps on a 120-volt circuit, most of a standard 15-amp circuit by itself. Anything else running on that circuit can trip the breaker. A licensed electrician finds out why for $150: the diagnostic plus the first hour of work. Same-day or next-day dispatch.
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Not a trip fee. Finding out why the breaker trips, plus the first hour of a licensed electrician's time, is in the number.
If it needs more than an hour, or a new circuit, you get the price before we keep going. Already know you want a dedicated circuit for the heater? That is planned work: a $100 estimate visit, an on-site walk-through and a written estimate, credited to the job if you book it.
Until we get there: plug the heater straight into a wall outlet. No extension cords, no power strips. If the outlet or plug is warm, discolored or melted, or you smell burning, stop using that outlet and call an electrician. Smoke, or something actively burning? Get out and call 911 first.
We trace what else is on that breaker with the heater, so you know why it trips.
A worn or loose outlet can run hot under a heater. We check it and replace it if it needs it.
If the heater needs its own circuit, we add a dedicated circuit and outlet where you use it. You see the price first.
The work was completed efficiently, and everything was left clean and tidy. Clear communication and fair pricing.
Brendan is easy to work with and very fair. Kept to his word and his schedule.
Most professional electrician I have ever dealt with. A+ rating.
Great work by Mike & Dave. Brendan booked me quickly & the guys were fast & professional.
$150 scheduled, $350 same-day. Licensed electrician, $2M insured, on the road every day across Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Passaic counties. Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM.
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